St. Moritz, Switzerland – Lindsey Vonn stood at the top of Engiadina looking out at the expanse of Swiss alpine peaks in every direction. It was a scenario she had been a part of many times before – her seventh World Championships. Now 32 years old, the then Lindsey Kildow was just 17 when she pushed … Continue reading Behind the Gold: Good as Gold
Aspen, CO – For the seventh year in a row, Aspen Snowmass is scheduled to host the Audi Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race. The Audi Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race is the winter edition of the Power of Four series that includes both a bike and run race in the summer. The ski mountaineering … Continue reading Audi Power of Four Ski Mountaineering Race Returns to Aspen
St. Moritz, Switzerland – It was a gorgeous day on Tuesday for the team event at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in St. Moritz —a thrilling head-to-head race pitting one country against another. This year, the French team of Tessa Worley, Mathieu Faivre, Alexis Pinturault, Julien Lizeroux, Nastasia Noens and Adeline Baud Mugnier was victorious, taking … Continue reading France Wins World Championships Team Event
Mammoth Lakes, CA – Toby Miller, of Carlsbad, Calif., and Ludlow, Vt.’s Anna Valentine topped the halfpipe field at the Toyota U.S. Revolution Tour on Saturday, while Hailee Mattingley, of Sandy, Utah, won slopestyle for the ladies on Sunday. After a week of adverse weather conditions that rescheduled and postponed multiple events, everybody was happy to … Continue reading Miller and Valentine Top Rev Tour Halfpipe
Washington, DC – Winter is here to stay awhile longer, and the organizers of the Snow Sports Industry’s “Learn to Ski and Snowboard” initiative wants to encourage families to get off the couch, get moving and enjoy the great outdoors this February. The #FirstDayFaces social media campaign highlights newcomers’ first day of learning from a professional … Continue reading Snow Sports Industry’s #FirstDayFaces Campaign Encourages Newbies
Ludlow, VT – While sugar makers all over Vermont will be tapping maple trees and collecting sap for making maple syrup, Okemo Mountain Resort will be tapping into the sweet sounds of Sugar Daze, a live outdoor concert at the ski area presented by Volvo. The free musical performance on Saturday, March 11, will feature one … Continue reading Okemo to Host Sugar Daze Spring Concert March 11
St. Moritz, Switzerland – The Swiss had another amazing day at the 2017 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships after Luca Aerni earned the alpine combined gold medal, winning his first major event in front of the roaring home-country crowd. His teammate Mauro Caviezel took home the bronze medal, bringing the medal tally for the host nation … Continue reading Worlds Men’s Combined a Swiss Surprise
